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Walfield Family History

Walfield Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Warfield, Winfield, Wakefield, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield, Mayfield

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Where is the Walfield family from?

You can see how Walfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walfield families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Walfield families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Walfield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walfield. 45% of Walfield men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
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What Walfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Walfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walfield census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Walfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Walfield. For the veterans among your Walfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Walfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Walfield in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

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